the end of an era

So, I did. I gave my notice at the dollar store. It seems so weird, the last two years I have worked there, night in, night out, with very few days off. And now, 7 more shifts, and Im done. I have grown so close to my co-workers, and I know I will cry a lot on my last shift. It seems like the end of an era. And despite the insanly low pay with no chance of advancement, I am pretty sad about leaving. A chapter in my life will soon be over, and that is hard to swallow.
Night after night I laboured and laughed and sometimes took long breaks. Smelling Tushkas farts, listening to Shal sing and watching her act the fool, making fun of Nadinee, watching Tracys face when she tells a story. The sound effects, the boxes falling on our faces, the continous complaining about being single and talking about how men suck(mainly because they dont want us, or when they do, we dont want them back). Licking everything, dressingup boxes like babies, falling off of ladders, finding people in our dumpster at 2 in the morning. The picture taking, the newbies that came and went ,toilet clogging, Shals hair falling out, getting hooked on stupid expression that one of us started. Trying on undies(over the clothes), wearing pantyhoes on the head, dreaming about walking out, screaming about too much work, and so much more good times.
So, to this chapter of my life I say goodbuy, I will miss you. To the girls at work, I say, I love you guys so much. You have made a crappy job, not so crappy.
What next? What will I do? After I come home from Ontario, after I become unemployed yet again, what will become of my life? I don't know to be honest, and that feels kinda good actually. Because for the first time in over 2 years, I will be sleeping at night like a normal person, and getting out of the trap I call the Dollarama.
But with every new begining, comes an end. I will miss Tasha, Shalin, Nadinee and Tracey so much. They make me smile, they make me laugh, and sometimes, their depressing talk(mostly Tashas)made me cry. But all in all, it's been a lot of fun, and for that I thank you.